Tamil literature has profuse quotes about the presence of Romans. All referred to them as Yavanas.The famous Pattu-pattu and Ettu-thokai; Silappadhikaram and Manimekhalai; and the Jivaka-Cintamani and Perum-kathai give several references to the Roman trade, their gifts and articles to the local kings.Tamil Nadu’s trade and culture is as old as its 3000-year old history. The spot that attracted the Romans is Karur which is in the Tiruchi district of Tamil ...
